Job Title: Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Line
Location: Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 228239
About Us

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university’s students select majors from four colleges — Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology. The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

Job Summary

Savannah State University seeks qualified applicants for Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Line). This position provides support to the Head Coach and the Offensive Coordinator in all aspects of on-field coaching, player development, academic success, recruiting, and film study. The Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Line) assists the Head Coach in practice organization, position meetings, scouting opponents, and special teams coaching. May be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description.

Responsibilities

• Assists athletes with academics
• Recruits potential student-athletes for the football team
• Supervises athletes on the football team
• Provides leadership to the football program
• Coordinates a number of activities critical to a successful football program
• Charged with the development of assigned athletes, both physical and academic development
• Must adhere to all university policies, NCAA By-Laws and Conference policies (SIAC)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Offensive line experience as a player or coach at the post-secondary level or higher
• Must possess the ability to coach offensive line, centers and guards
• The successful candidate is also required to pass the coach's recruiting examination and have knowledge of NCAA By-Laws
• Background and/or credit check may be required
• Candidate must provide proof of CPR/First Aid/AED certification prior to start of employment

Required Qualifications

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Recourses at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, as determined by Savannah State University, its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Savannah Stare University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.